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OFF MARKET

$458,930

•

2.5 ba

•

1,800

sq ft

521 Defoe Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707

About this home

521 Defoe Rd is a 1,800 square foot house on a 0.33 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Hockessin data, we estimate the home's value is $458,930.

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$458,930

$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 7.1% lower than the average sale price ($494K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$505,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,080 sq ft
521 Hemingway Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$440,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,225 sq ft
500 Defoe Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$445,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
504 Hemingway Dr, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD OCT 17, 2025
$435,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
520 Erickson Ave, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$500,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,875 sq ft
609 Chanin Ct, Hockessin, DE 19707
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$640,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,550 sq ft
721 Ciderbrook Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707

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Market trends in 19707, DE

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$660K

$19K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 2PM
$500,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft
513 Beech Tree Ln, Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 429-4500
$625,000
3 beds2.5 baths3,400 sq ft
1 Pimlico Ct, Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-2500
$899,900
4 beds3.5 baths4,400 sq ft
19 Withers Way, Hockessin, DE 19707
(855) 687-2765
COMING SOON
$350,000
2 beds2 baths2,075 sq ft
614-UNIT Loveville Rd Unit E04A, Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 999-9999
$499,999
3 beds2.5 baths1,725 sq ft
28 Eynon Ct, Hockessin, DE 19707
(516) 519-8049
EARLY ACCESS
$395,000
3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft
335 Lower Snuff Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
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Sale history for 521 Defoe Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,476 (+9.8%)

$89,700 + $293,800

$383,500

2024

$3,165 (+12.8%)

$89,700 + $293,800

$383,500

2023

$2,806 (−0.5%)

$15,700 + $66,900

$82,600

2022

$2,822 (+0.1%)

$15,700 + $66,900

$82,600

2021

$2,819

$15,700 + $66,900

$82,600

2020

$2,820 (+3.0%)

$15,700 + $66,900

$82,600

2019

$2,737 (+1.6%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2018

$2,693 (+1.2%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2017

$2,662 (+5.2%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2016

$2,531 (+6.4%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2015

$2,379 (+7.6%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2014

$2,210 (+1.8%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2013

$2,170 (+3.9%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2012

$2,088

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

Tax history for 521 Defoe Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,476 (+9.8%)

$89,700 + $293,800

$383,500

2024

$3,165 (+12.8%)

$89,700 + $293,800

$383,500

2023

$2,806 (−0.5%)

$15,700 + $66,900

$82,600

2022

$2,822 (+0.1%)

$15,700 + $66,900

$82,600

2021

$2,819

$15,700 + $66,900

$82,600

2020

$2,820 (+3.0%)

$15,700 + $66,900

$82,600

2019

$2,737 (+1.6%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2018

$2,693 (+1.2%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2017

$2,662 (+5.2%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2016

$2,531 (+6.4%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2015

$2,379 (+7.6%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2014

$2,210 (+1.8%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2013

$2,170 (+3.9%)

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

2012

$2,088

$15,700 + $64,600

$80,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HICKORY HILL
Living Sq. Ft: 1,800
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,326
Building Sq. Ft: 1,800
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,375
Legal Lot Number: 162
Legal Block Number: 3-G
School Tax District: RED CLAY
Municipality Name: MILL CREEK HUNDRED
Acres: 0.33
Depth Footage: 115.1
Front Footage: 100.6
Zoning Code: NC10
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: MILL CREEK HUNDRED

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0801310025

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Brandywine Springs School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

5/10

duPont (H.B.) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Hockessin, DE • 19707

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$436,000 – $528,000

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Home values near 521 Defoe Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
511 Defoe Rd, Hockessin, DE 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2525 Sq. Ft.	$558,020
518 Defoe Rd, Hockessin, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$536,744

Address	Redfin Estimate
519 Defoe Rd, Hockessin, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1875 Sq. Ft.	$473,601
520 Defoe Rd, Hockessin, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$524,731

Address	Redfin Estimate
515 Defoe Rd, Hockessin, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$508,029
514 Defoe Rd, Hockessin, DE 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$594,629

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